S.D. Video Lottery Bet Limit Unchanged
The South Dakota House recently rejected a bill that would have raised the video lottery bet limit from $2 to $5. Supporters said the increase was necessary to offset...
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Harrah’s Atlantic City Sued for Security Guards Roughing-up Family
A family from south Florida visiting Harrah’s Atlantic City has filed lawsuits claiming security guards at the casino attacked and wrestled them to the ground in several incidents, breaking...
Las Vegas Dealers OK 5-Year Contract
Casino dealers at Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s and Harrah’s_all located on the Vegas Strip_have approved a multi-year contract with parent company Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Saratogians Duke It Out Over New York Casino
At yet another well-attended City Council meeting, Saratoga Springs Mayor Joanne Yepsen said council members would revisit a 2012 resolution that gave official support to full-scale casino gaming in...
Pinnacle Outperforms in Regional Markets
The Vegas-based gaming company, which has no casinos in its home state, is doing great in regional markets. Its $2.8 billion acquisition of Ameristar has paid off big-time, with...
Lansing Casino Case Waiting Supreme Court
Resolution of the dispute over the opening of a tribal casino in Lansing, Michigan (l.) will be waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to decide the Michigan vs. Bay...
Deadwood Seeks Legislative, Marketing Boost
South Dakota lawmakers are considering three bills to help Deadwood better compete with other gaming destinations. In addition, a marketing consultant recently assessed the situation and offered suggestions to...
Flaum, Senecas, Accused of Illegal Deal
David Flaum (l.), a noted developer in Rochester, New York, reportedly has been promised a $3 million “success fee” if he builds a fourth casino for the Seneca Nation....
Golden Gaming CEO: Poised to Grow
Blake Sartini, the CEO of the Nevada-based tavern-and-slots operation Golden Gaming suggests the company may one day expand into neighboring states such as Arizona and California. For now, it’s...
Chippewas Propose Off-Reservation Casino
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians are bringing back a failed proposal for an off-reservation casino in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Similar plans went down to defeat in...
Wynn Execs Shedding Stock
A sell-off of Wynn Resorts shares by top-tier executives is only good news for the company. The stock’s value recently hit a 52-week high. And insiders are making a...
Cherokees Plan For Public Safety
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians leaders and local law enforcement officers are coordinating efforts to ensure public safety before a portion of the tribe's new Harrah's Cherokee Valley River...
Catawbas Argue Case Before State Supreme Court
An attorney for the Catawba Indian Nation recently told the South Carolina Supreme Court that the state's Gambling Cruise Act gives the tribe the right to open a bingo...
Hembree Responds To Keetoowah Chief
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians Chief George Wickliffe recently stated Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker betrayed the UKB by filing an injunction preventing UKB land from...
New Jersey Online Gambling Banking on Mobile Devices
Analysts and casino officials hope the increased use of cell phones, mobile devices and tablets will keep New Jersey’s online gambling revenue growing. Atlantic City casinos—which offer the state’s...
Nevada Gets Third Online Gambling Site
Michael Gaughan’ South Point casino in Las Vegas has launched Realgaming.com in Nevada. It is the third company in the state to go live with real-money online gambling in...
Gibraltar Gambling Exec Criticizes UK Gambling Laws
Peter Howitt, CEO of the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association criticized new UK laws on online gambling in a recent editorial. Howitt said the new rules will deal a...
Virgin Casino Goes Online in New Jersey Without Poker
Virgin Casino was one of the last of New Jersey’s 14 online gambling sites to make a real push for players. But Virgin officials for the site say that...
Foxwoods Launches Free-to-Play Online Gambling
Connecticut’s Foxwoods Resort Casino announced a free-to-play gambling platform for smart phones and computers. Connecticut does not allow real-money online wagering, but the casino certainly seems to be preparing...
Netherlands OKs Remote Gaming
Dutch ministers have passed the first hurdle in adding online gaming to the country’s menu of wagers. The betting will center around lottery and sports wagers.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
